Article by: MaxF Applies to: early E24, E31 (850), and early E32 (735 and 750) models. While I had the chance, I thought I’d take the old ATE H31 booster apart to see if they are really as “non-rebuildable” as everyone says. . . I’m also aware of those of […]
Topic: Brakes
Early H31 Brake Booster To Vacuum Retrofit
Article by: Max F Applies to: early E24, E31 (850), and early E32 (735 and 750) models. The ATE brand hydraulic brake booster on the older E32 vehicles is one of the oddities of the model. The system, known to BMW as the ‘H31’ system, runs the brake boost with […]
Front Brake Rotor, Pads, and Sensor Replacement
Article by: f1lmmaker Article applies to: E60 M5 models. This DIY was performed on a 2008 E60 M5 and is for replacing the front rotors, pads, and sensors. The work is applicable to both left and right wheels. Tools I used: Common (flat head) screwdriver Ratchet with ¾” socket 7mm […]
Brake Pressure Warning
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models using hydraulic pressure for brake assistance (instead of vacuum assisted brake pressure). Problem : Every now and then a ‘GOING’, warning ‘brake pressure’ (or ‘Bremsdruck’ depending on selected OBC language) and the red brake light comes on. In my […]
Brake Pressure Warning
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models using hydraulic pressure for brake assistance (instead of vacuum assisted brake pressure). Problem : Every now and then a ‘GOING’, warning ‘brake pressure’ (or ‘Bremsdruck’ depending on selected OBC language) and the red brake light comes on. In my […]